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Children and daily routines: Why routines are important

As parents, we face the constant challenge of organizing our children’s and our own daily lives. From the morning routine to bedtime – every day is a sequence of activities and events, sometimes more, sometimes less structured. Routines have important functions in our children’s lives and should be established early on. We have some suggestions for creating a structured daily routine for the whole family!

Why are routines important?

Routines give children security and stability. They know what is coming next and can adjust to it. This in turn helps them to reduce uncertainty and anxiety as they are in a familiar and predictable environment. In addition, routines promote children’s independence and self-confidence as they learn to complete certain tasks independently.

A structured daily routine also contributes to the development of discipline and a sense of responsibility. When children know that homework is due after playtime, for example, they learn to use their time effectively and set priorities. In the long term, these skills help them to become more successful and organized teenagers and adults.

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Routines made easy: how to design smart daily routines

Establish a fixed morning routine: Start the day with a consistent routine that includes getting up, brushing your teeth, eating breakfast and getting dressed. Try to allow enough time for these activities to avoid stress and rushing. You can also incorporate additional elements such as positive thoughts for the day or short cuddles.

Fixed school or nursery time: Set times for your child to leave for school or nursery in the morning, or for you all to leave together. After school, there should be time for homework and relaxation before other activities such as playing or meeting friends begin.

Regular leisure activities: Plan regular times for games, sports, art or music. These activities not only promote physical and mental development, but also offer a welcome change to the daily routine. Hobbies on fixed days of the week are very useful and help to establish routines.

Family time as a routine: consciously make time for activities together as a family. Whether it’s dinner, walks or reading aloud – these moments strengthen the bond between parents and children and are important for the emotional well-being of the whole family. The anticipation of this wonderful time together is also worth a lot to children.

Relaxed evening routine: Similar to the morning routine, the evening should also be regulated. Create a relaxed routine before bedtime that includes brushing teeth, reading aloud and going to bed. A calm and structured evening routine helps children to prepare for sleep and calm down. Ideally, this will also help you as parents to switch off.

It is also important that the children see their routines as something nice and do not feel forced to do anything by them. Talk to your children about these routines from an appropriate age. By setting clear expectations and creating a supportive environment, you give your children the best conditions for a healthy and happy childhood.

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